To make the list, each festival has to represent a field that really shines within its industry, and a team of judges oversaw the selection process by reviewing submissions from last fall.

“This wonderful recognition highlights a select group of Hamilton’s diverse festivals and events that help grow and attract visitors to discover all that Hamilton has to offer,” said Anna Bradford, director, Tourism and Culture Division.

Hamilton’s festivals and events that made the Top 100 2018 list are:

Dundas International Buskerfest – June 1 to 3, 2018

Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek – June 2 to 3, 2018

It’s Your Festival – June 30 to July 2, 2018

Dundas Cactus Festival – Aug. 17 to 19, 2018

Winona Peach Festival – Aug. 24 to 26, 2018

Supercrawl – Sept. 14 to 16, 2018

Telling Tales Festival – Sept. 16, 2018

Hamilton is full of public service workers and volunteers who help make these events and festivals the success they’ve been each year.